Senior Electronics/Avionic Systems Designer

PHI Aviation, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Aviation, LLC in Lafayette, LA is seeking an experienced avionics electrical engineer to lead configuration work and draft wiring diagrams. You will supervise staff and collaborate with engineering, field teams, and vendors to ensure installations meet FAA regulations and MIL specs. Strong CAD skills and five years of avionics experience are required, with FAA licensing preferred.

Qualifications

• Two-year electrical/electronic/avionic credential or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years' experience with aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• FCC License and/or FAA Repairman Certificate preferred.
• Proficient CAD drafting and data presentation.
• Strong knowledge of FAA certification processes and MIL specs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of other personnel under supervision.
• Configure electrical/avionics systems for various aircraft types.
• Draft wiring diagrams and drawings per FAA/MIL specs.
• Interpret wiring diagrams and verify accuracy of drawings.
• Collaborate with vendors and field personnel on installations.

Skills

Electrical/avionics

CAD drafting

MS Word/Excel/Access

Problem solving

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Two-year technical diploma (electrical/electronic/avionic)

FCC License and/or FAA Repairman Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Position Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Engineering Supervisor, direct the work of other personnel and work with/without supervision to configure different types of electrical and avionics systems associated with several different types of aircraft/rotorcraft. Prepare and update electrical drawings reflecting these configurations.

Essential Duties & Accountabilities

• Assist the Engineering Manager in evaluating ideas and projects presented to the Engineering Department for feasibility and practicality.
• Make/assist in planning the best approach to present installation/repair/modification data in drawing packages.
• Assist in assigning priorities to projects and catalog drawing packages required for its implementation.
• Assist in checking newly developed drawing packages for accuracy and legibility.
• Interpret manufacturer's equipment wiring diagrams.
• Draft wiring diagrams to facilitate installation in an aircraft in accordance with applicable FAA Regulations and MIL SPECS.
• Consult with aircraft and vendor's product service representatives to resolve problems.
• Assist Avionics and Field personnel on installation activities when required.
• Design and setup mockups with the assistance of other departments.
• Assist other departments with their designs, mockups, and test panels.
• Write procedures for other departments on the correct usage/testing of their test panels.
• Modify existing off-the-shelf products to comply to the needs of the company and produce proper documentation to reflect this modification.
• Responsible for supporting company Safety Management System activities.
• Comply with company HS&E policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of a two-year electrical/electronic/avionic technical school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years' experience with aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• FCC Licensed and/or FAA Repairman Certificate.
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design techniques.
• Knowledge and training in AutoCAD, with a basic understanding of FAA certification processes preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Strong aptitude in software applications, databases, and programming.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Regularly required to sit; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Special vision abilities for this job are close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (nonweather); risk of electrical shock; and risk of radiation. The employee is exposed to a moderate noise level.

PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.